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Family STEM: Build a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Register children ages 3-12 to design and build a gingerbread house with the family. We provide the supplies; bring your creativity!

Noon Year's Eve in blue letters with purple background

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Holiday, Storytimes

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes

Event Details:

3...2...1...--Count down to the best family "Noon" Year's Eve party in Charleston! Children and families are invited to celebrate the New Year by counting down the minutes until noon!

Super Saturday: Nutcracker Storytime with The Charleston Ballet

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Family, All Ages

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 311C (A/B) GKVF Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Family, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Performances, Storytimes

Event Details:

Begin the holiday season with the The Charleston Ballet at our annual Nutcracker Storytime!

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All Day	This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group November Writing Marathon All Day 11/1–11/30 Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Beanstack Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens: 10-12 Years" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Beanstack Age Group: Tweens: 10-12 Years, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge, Virtual Events Event Details: Warm up your imagination and get your keyboards ready! This November, we're taking off on a Writing Marathon, available exclusively on Beanstack. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Decoration Exchange All Day 12/1–12/22 All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday Event Details: If you have too many holiday decorations, bring some in. If you need some new (to you!) decorations, help yourself to whatever we have! This table will be available all month, so please check in frequently for different items. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.
		This event is in the "All Ages" group Mitten Tree 12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holiday Event Details: Head, shoulders, HANDS, and toes....help us keep all of these warm by bringing hats, scarves, mittens or socks for friends in the community! We will decorate our Mitten Tree with your donations. Donations accepted through December 31. Disclaimer(s) Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
		This event is in the "All Ages" group Christmas Duck Hunt 12/01/2025 @ 9:30am–12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: I-Spy & Scavenger Hunts Event Details: Step in out of the cold and join in a fun game of Duck Hunt! Hidden around the library is our sneaky duck dressed as one of Santas Reindeer! Once you find him, do not move him!
9 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 12/06/2025 @ 9:00am–12/07/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Main branch will be closed December 6 and 7 for the KCPL software transition.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Kanawha Mall 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.					This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The St. Albans branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition 10:00am–3:00pm All Ages Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Sissonville branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 10:00am–3:00pm All Ages Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Clendenin branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 10:00am–3:00pm All Ages Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Cross Lanes branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition 10:00am–5:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Dunbar branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition 10:00am–5:00pm All Ages Riverside Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Riverside Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Riverside branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 10:00am–5:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Elk Valley branch will be closed December 6 for the KCPL software transition.
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2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Kanawha Mall 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Old Kanawha Baptist Church @ Pratt 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Dollar Tree @ Belle 2:30pm–4:00pm All Ages Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather All programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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5 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL Software Transition 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Clendenin Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clendenin Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Clendenin branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Main branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Cross Lanes Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cross Lanes Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Cross Lanes branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Dunbar branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Elk Valley Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elk Valley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Elk Valley branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The Sissonville branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed for KCPL software transition. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The St. Albans branch will close at 5 PM as a part of the KCPL software transition.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Closing for KCPL Software Transition 5:00pm–6:00pm All Ages St. Albans Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: St. Albans Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Closings Event Details: The St. Albans branch will be closing at 5 pm as a part of the KCPL software transition. This event is in the "All Ages" group Winter Open House 5:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Dunbar Branch Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Dunbar Branch Library Room: Dunbar Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Come in out of the cold and join us for some Christmas Cheer! From 5 pm to 7:30 pm Dunbar Library will be hosting an Open House for our Dunbar Community. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo & Video We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.
6 pm			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group All Aboard!!! 6:00pm–8:00pm Family, All Ages Sissonville Branch Library This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sissonville Branch Library Room: Sissonville Meeting Room Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Nights, Movies & Performances Event Details: Get ready to believe in the magic of the season! Join us for a special "All Aboard the Polar Express" movie and craft night. The evening begins with kids receiving their very own golden ticket, just like in the movie. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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